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    Shadow Hitmontop

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    Shadow Hitmontop is available in Pokémon GO
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    Shadow Hitmontop is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Shadow Hitmontop is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves.

    Shadow Hitmontop's maximum Combat Power stat is 2438 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Counter and Triple Axel. Shadow Hitmontop encounters are boosted during Cloudy weather. Shiny Shadow Hitmontop is not yet available.

    StatsStats

    Max CP2438 CP
    Attack173 ATK
    Defense207 DEF
    Stamina137 STA
    Buddy distance5 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedNo

    Shadow Hitmontop Type Chart

    Shadow Hitmontop takes increased damage from:Shadow Hitmontop takes increased damage from:
    160%
    • Fairy
    • Flying
    • Psychic
    Shadow Hitmontop takes reduced damage from:Shadow Hitmontop takes reduced damage from:
    63%
    • Bug
    • Dark
    • Rock

    Shadow Hitmontop's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
    Fighting Fighting-type Attacker
    Counter / Close Combat    		F TierExternal Link#120

    Regular and Shiny Shadow Hitmontop

    Shadow Hitmontop's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Shadow Hitmontop's best moveset is Counter and Triple Axel, with 11.76 DPS (damage per second) and 135.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Snow weather.
    • DPS11.76
    • TDO135.90
    • Weather
      • cloudy
      • snow
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.FightingCounter IceTriple Axel 11.76135.920.0
        2.FightingCounter FightingClose Combat 11.31130.719.2
        3.FightingCounter RockStone Edge 10.76124.418.3
        4.FightingRock Smash IceTriple Axel 10.65123.118.1
        5.FightingCounter SteelGyro Ball 10.63122.918.0
        6.FightingRock Smash FightingClose Combat 9.76112.816.6
        7.FightingRock Smash SteelGyro Ball 9.61111.116.3
        8.FightingRock Smash RockStone Edge 9.31107.615.8
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Hitmontop's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Hitmontop's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Hitmontop has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • FightingRock SmashDamage17Energy12Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage17
          Energy12
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage9
          Energy7

          Effects
          Rock Smash has no special effects.
          See Rock Smash details page ↗
        • FightingCounterDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Counter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy6

          Effects
          Counter has no special effects.
          See Counter details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • RockStone EdgeDamage105Energy100Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage105
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy55

          Effects
          Stone Edge has no special effects.
          See Stone Edge details page ↗
        • FightingClose CombatDamage105Energy100Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage105
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
          See Close Combat details page ↗
        • SteelGyro BallDamage85Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy60

          Effects
          Gyro Ball has no special effects.
          See Gyro Ball details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        • IceTriple AxelDamage60Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Triple Axel
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Triple Axel has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          See Triple Axel details page ↗

        Shadow Hitmontop in the meta

        Shadow Hitmontop in the meta

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Shadow Hitmontop's has 2438 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Hitmontop obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1114 CP to 1232 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1393 CP to 1540 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Hitmontop can be found in the 874 CP to 924 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2438 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch874 CP - 924 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1166 CP - 1232 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1114 CP - 1232 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        1393 CP - 1540 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Hitmontop Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        130 CP295 CP3160 CP
        4225 CP5290 CP6356 CP
        7421 CP8486 CP9551 CP
        10616 CP11678 CP12739 CP
        13801 CP14862 CP15924 CP
        16986 CP171047 CP181109 CP
        191170 CP201232 CP211294 CP
        221355 CP231417 CP241479 CP
        251540 CP261602 CP271664 CP
        281725 CP291787 CP301848 CP
        311879 CP321910 CP331941 CP
        341972 CP352002 CP362033 CP
        372064 CP382095 CP392126 CP
        402156 CP412184 CP422211 CP
        432239 CP442267 CP452295 CP
        462323 CP472352 CP482380 CP
        492409 CP502438 CP

        Pokédex information

        Johto
        Pokédex Number#237
        Height1.4 m
        Weight48 kg
        RegionJohto Generation 2
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate0%
        Catch rewards
        3 Candy
        100 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        75 Candy
        75000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Hitmontop

        Purification cost5 Candy
        5000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Hitmontop

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        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Hitmontop's Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Hitmontop.

        Fighting Fighting

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Hitmontop in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Hitmontop, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Shadow Hitmontop high resolution sprites

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                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Hitmontop. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Shadow Hitmontop Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldIf you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
                SilverIt launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
                CrystalAfter doing a handstand to throw off the opponent's timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.
                Ruby, SapphireHITMONTOP spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The POKéMON travels faster spinning than it does walking.
                EmeraldIts technique of kicking while spinning is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense. HITMONTOP travel faster spinning than they do walking.
                FireRedIt launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
                LeafGreenIf you become enchanted by its smooth, elegant, dance-like kicks, you may get drilled hard.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by ten.
                HeartGoldIf you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
                SoulSilverIt launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
                Black 2, White 2It fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
                XIt fights while spinning like a top. The centrifugal force boosts its destructive power by 10.
                YIf you are enchanted by its smooth, dance-like kicks, you may get a closer experience with one than you’d like.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireHitmontop spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The Pokémon travels faster spinning than it does walking.
                SwordIt launches kicks while spinning. If it spins at high speed, it may bore its way into the ground.
                ShieldAfter doing a handstand to throw off the opponent’s timing, it presents its fancy kick moves.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Hitmontop’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Shadow Hitmontop is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Shadow Hitmontop in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Hitmontop in Pokémon GO are Counter and Triple Axel. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.761 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 135.896.

                How does Shadow Hitmontop perform in Raids?

                Shadow Hitmontop's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Shadow Hitmontop rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

                Shadow Hitmontop is an F-Tier Fighting-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Hitmontop?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Hitmontop: Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, and Mega Gallade.

                What is Shadow Hitmontop’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Shadow Hitmontop’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2156 CP and 2438 CP at Level 50.

                Can Shadow Hitmontop be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Hitmontop cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Hitmontop Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Hitmontop cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                List of Shadow Hitmontop costumes

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                A list of Shadow Hitmontop costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available